Recently in my personal devotional time, I have been reading a book titled, " When Heaven Invades Earth" by Bill Johnson. This book has really challenged the way that I view or should I say see my faith. How do you define faith? What does your faith mean to you? If someone asked you to tell them about your faith, what would you tell them? I have to admit the more I think about these questions the more I question myself about this "thing" we call faith. In 2 Corinthians 5:7 scripture tells us "we walk by faith not by sight." When you read this verse of scripture (especially in the KJV) you see where it is a parenthetical statement. In other words, it was an afterthought or an "oh by the way" statement made by Paul. An afterthought; would you describe faith as an afterthought? In the book referenced above, Johnson makes such statements about faith as: Faith has its anchor in the unseen realm; it lives from the invisible toward the visible. Faith actualizes what it realizes. (Johnson, page 26). Based on these statements, how would you define faith to the unbeliever? Something to think about, huh. Other statements include: Faith is the nature of life; Faith sees, Faith brings all of God's Kingdom into focus. All of God's resources, all of God's benefits are accessible through faith. (Johnson, page 26) So does faith require commitment? So how does your faith see?
More thoughts on faith to come..........
God bless!
Vickie Oakley, Chaplain
Chrome Knights for Christ
CMA Chapter 1142
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